Tag: guadeloupe travel guide
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5-Day Itinerary of Guadeloupe
Day One Welcome to Guadeloupe! You’ve probably arrived into the Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport. Once you make your way through Customs, follow the signs to pick up your pre-booked rental car. Most rental cars are a short shuttle away from the airport. Once you pick up your car, head to your hotel- I recommend staying at…
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A Primer On Guadeloupe- Know Before You Go
When I was planning my trip to Guadeloupe, I was basing a lot of my travel itinerary on photos I’d seen online- the best way to plan a trip, really! Although Guadeloupe is a popular destination amongst French tourists, it was a lot more mysterious coming from the US. In fact, most of my friends…
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What to See in Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe
While the island of Guadeloupe is a popular destination for French visitors, it’s a much less common travel destination for Americans. I arrived to the island with little to no idea of what to do in Guadeloupe and decided to figure it out as I went. The international Pointe-à-Pitre Airport is located on Grande-Terre, and…
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Hot Spring Hopping in Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe’s wild and lush western island of Base-Terre is a volcanic island that is home to the still-active La Grande Soufrière, which rises dramatically above the verdant landscape. Hot water springs heated by volcanic activity are scattered throughout the island, creating a natural wonder that attracts both tourists and locals alike. The town of Bouillante…